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Eight 'Jaybird' stories April 2015 - September 2017

Jaybird Run Review: Truly wireless headphones gunning for Apple’s AirPods

Trevor Daugherty Sep 14 2017 - 12:01 am PT

Jaybird has today unveiled the newest addition to its lineup of sports-focused headphones, taking its first shot at a truly wireless experience in the process. The new Run in-ears feature all of the active lifestyle features that one expects from Jaybird, including a sweatproof and water-resistant design. But in an already crowded market, will it will find a place dominated by AirPods and other major players?

I was able to get an early run with Jaybird’s latest over the last few weeks. Taken from an Apple-geared perspective, here are my thoughts on the new $180 Jaybird Run truly wireless headphones.

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The 9to5Mac team’s favorite wireless headphones for the iPhone 7

Greg Barbosa Sep 9 2016 - 9:39 am PT

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Without a doubt the biggest consumer-facing news from Apple’s September event yesterday was the removal of the iPhone’s headphone jack. This “courageous” move is seen to help push forward wireless audio technology, all the while giving Apple a few more millimeters to work with in the device’s internals.

Not without controversy, this decision does mean leaving a lot of wired headphones in the dust. Not everyone will find the AirPods, expected in October, the default choice and we figured this would be a good time as any to roundup the 9to5Mac team’s opinions on their current favorite pair (or 2) of wireless headphones. Take a look through and be sure to share your current favorite wireless audio options in the comments.

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Logitech acquiring Jaybird for $50M as it looks to expand active lifestyle wireless lineup

Chance Miller Apr 12 2016 - 5:22 pm PT

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Computer peripheral company Logitech today announced that it will acquire popular audio company Jaybird. For those unfamiliar, Jaybird offers a variety of headphone products over recent years, most of which have been wireless. Logitech says the deal is worth $50 million in cash, with an additional earn-out of up to $45 million based on achievement of growth targets over the next two years.

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Jaybird slates Freedom, X3 Bluetooth 4.0 athletic headphones for Q2 2016

Jeremy Horwitz Jan 5 2016 - 7:24 am PT

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Jaybird, maker of the popular sweatproof X and X2 Bluetooth headphones, has announced two new models planned for release in the second quarter of this year. Designed to appeal to athletes, the X3 ($150) and Freedom ($200) have both been redesigned from earlier, similarly-named models, and now use power-efficient Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology for full compatibility with current-generation iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. Each will be available in five colors, and work with Jaybird’s MySound app to create user-defined equalizer settings…

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9to5Toys Last Call: 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (2014) 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB $1,749, Canon WiFi printer/scanner $68, more

Aug 26 2015 - 9:04 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals

Last Call Updates:

VIZIO 49-inch 120Hz 4K LED Smart HDTV $600 (Reg. $720), 43-inch $548 or $528 w/ Prime (Reg. $599)

Sony PlayStation 4 Batman or Last of Us Bundle w/ 3 mo. PS Plus, Madden 16 & another game $399 ($500+ value)
TP-LINK Networking: AV500 2-port Powerline Kit $35 (Orig. $45), DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $60 (Reg. $70)
Samsung introduces new multi-room speakers alongside an improved Android and iOS app
MLB.TV is down to just $10 for the rest of the season
These mesmerizing auto-Mario Maker levels will take you on the ride of a lifetime
Home: Dremel Cordless Rotary Tool $75 (Reg. $100), Ovente glass electric kettle $24 (Orig. $30), more

15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (mid 2014) 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB: $1,749 shipped (Orig. $2,499)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

Amazon Gold Box – Canon PIXMA Wireless Color Photo Printer w/ Scanner & AirPrint $68 shipped (Reg. $95)

Daily Deals: TDK Life on Record TREK 360 Wireless Speaker $50, M-Audio Studiophile Active Studio Monitors $99, more

Back to school gift guide: essential tech gear every student should be using

Get a free download of the AirPano Travel Book iOS app courtesy of Apple ($3 value)

Giveaway: Jaybird’s new X2 Bluetooth earbuds are the ultimate workout counterpart ($180 value)

More new gear from today:

Bluetooth Headphones: SoundPEATS In-Ear $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), MEElectronics Over-Ear $38 shipped (Reg. $62), more

Games/Apps: Nintendo refurb Wind Waker Wii U bundle $240, 66% off Capcom eShop games, more
Rise of the Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition features a 1-foot Lara statue and more
Amazon’s new Underground app for Android delivers over $10,000 worth of free apps and games

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More deals still alive:

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for September: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Battlestations Pacific, more

Free PS Plus Games for September: Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, Twisted Metal, more

Aukey Power Banks: Dual USB 10000mAh $10 (Reg. $20), 3000mAh $6 (Reg. $10), more
Cambond 10-ft braided MFi Lightning cable in black $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
Anker 31″ adjustable Bluetooth Selfie Stick w/ 20 hour battery: $10 prime shipped (Reg. $14)
Klipsch Speakers/Headphones up to 50% off: HD Theater 300 Home Theater $200 (Orig. $400)
Logitech Powershell controller 1500mAh battery case for iPhone 5/5S: $9 Prime shipped
iPhone 6 Battery Case & Wireless Charging Stations: $60 Shipped (Orig. $115, CA Tax Only)
$100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 with free shipping (15% savings)
Brother HL-L2380DW wireless laser printer/scanner/copier w/ AirPrint $100 (Orig. $200)
Belkin Ultimate Pro Bluetooth iPad Air 2 Keyboard Case w/ backlit keys: $75 shipped (Reg. $150)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X + FiiO E12 Amplifier $185 (~$298 value), more
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 car mount for iPhone 6: $16 shipped (Reg. $25)
App Store Free App of the Week: Quell Memento+ puzzle game goes free ($3 value)
Anker 9-ft MFi Lightning to USB cable (black or white): $11 shipped (Orig. $16), more
iPhone 6/Plus Accessories: Screen Protectors $1 (Reg. $4), Magnetic Air Vent Mount $6 (Reg. $9)
Beats Studio Wireless headphones: Titanium $230 (Reg. $380), Blue $264 (Reg. $380)
Garmin GPS w/ Lifetime Maps, HD Traffic & 1-yr warranty (refurb) $150 shipped (Orig. $270)
Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Monitor: $70 shipped (Reg. $80+)
This DHD D1 mini quadcopter drone fits in the palm of your hand for $15 shipped (Orig. $30)
Home: DEWALT cordless drill/driver kit (refurb) $70 (Orig. $130), more
225 Kindle Books for $1.99 or less: The Colonel’s Mistake, Make Art Make Money, more
Toys & Games extra 30% off (Prime only): Brio Classic Train Figure 8 Set $31 (Reg. $45), more
Vera Bradley up to 70% off w/ free shipping: backpack $50 (Reg. $109), sunglasses $30 (Reg. $70), more

New products & more:

Sensel’s Morph is an ultra sensitive Force Touch Trackpad look-alike

The new limited edition BIT.TRIP vinyl LP comes with free game download codes

The iBackPack Indiegogo project is loaded with back-to-school technology
Nintendo’s fall release plans: Super Mario Maker bundle, Star Fox Zero, Mega Yarn Yoshi
Exploding Kittens is now available through Amazon Exclusives for $20 Prime shipped
Samsung SmartThings hub comes next month with Amazon Echo-powered voice control support
Tile announces a new generation of its Bluetooth tracker
Quick Review: The Conway Electric Extō Dual-USB is the envy of all power strips
Move over Super Smash Bros., the Pokémon tournament fighter is coming to Wii U in the Spring
Beyerdynamic takes its pro-audio pedigree to the streets with these new custom headphones
SLICK’s motorized mount takes the bumps out of your GoPro videos
Madden 16: The Movie is the weirdest and funniest commercial we’ve seen in a while
Back to the Future: The Game hits PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, pre-order now
Nintendo announces official price drop coming for its 2DS handheld console
The new AfterShokz headphones bring bone conduction audio to Apple Watch
Train to be a Jedi with this oversized Yoda toy you will, pre-order today
Fotokite Phi makes flying a drone as easy as walking your dog
The Alcho-Lock smart bike lock features a built-in breathalyzer and Bluetooth connectivity

Review: Jaybird’s redesigned X2 Bluetooth earbuds soar over the predecessor [Video]

Dom Esposito Aug 19 2015 - 10:04 am PT

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Today we’re taking a look at some of the best Bluetooth earbuds on the planet. These are the Jaybird X2 earbuds and they are simply amazing. I suppose this review is a bit backwards as I’ve just given you the verdict here, but let me tell you why these are so great…

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $449, GoPro HERO3+ Black $262, Power Bank $6, more

Jun 30 2015 - 9:10 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)
Review: Logitech’s Anywhere 2 Bluetooth mouse shines w/ adaptive scrolling
Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)
PIQ uses multiple sensors and a clever design to paint a clearer picture of your golf game
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50
Elgato 1080p Game Capture device for PS4, Xbox One, more $105 shipped (Reg. $139+)
Enthusiasts create incredibly detailed 14-foot Starcraft II map out of LEGO
Home: Oral-B Bluetooth electric toothbrush $120 (Reg. $150+), more

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)

GoPro HERO3+ Black 4K Action Camera (refurb) $262 shipped (Reg. $280), 33-piece accessory kit $15

RAVPower Portable 3,000mAh Battery: $6 Prime shipped, Lightning cables under $6

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

The best lawn games to make your 4th of July cookout a success

Look like a real American hero at your 4th of July BBQ with this over-the-top USA garb

Giveaway: Owen & Fred’s Desk Essentials collection ups your work game while looking good, $250+ value

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer $350, HP x3000 Wireless Optical Mouse $8, more

Home recording bundle: ATH-M50x over-ears, Focusrite Scarlett interface and mic kit $269 shipped ($410+ value)

New! Games/Apps: FX Photo Studio for Mac $2 (Reg. $10), I Gladiator goes free (Reg. $3)
New! Acer 11″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB (refurb): $110 shipped (Orig. $200)
New! Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Wall Charger w/ micro USB $10 (Reg. $16), more
New! Headphones: Monster iSport in-ears $50 (Reg. $150), Beyerdynamic Tesla on-ears $200 (Reg. $300), more

More deals still alive:

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones for $110 shipped (Reg. $170)

RAVPower FileHub Travel Router w/ 6000mAh Power bank $35 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Add seven USB 3.0 ports to your Mac w/ this 30W Mpow Aluminum Hub: $19 (Reg. $39)
11″ MacBook Air (previous gen) 1.7GHZ/8GB/512GB + freebies: $1,000 (Reg. $1,200+)
Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable: $210 shipped (Orig. $300)
KingTop car chargers w/ Prime shipping: 10A/50W 4-port $10, 6.6A/33W 3-port $10
Media: BOGO Blu-rays from $8, Spirited Away $20 Prime shipped, more
Toshiba 13″ Chromebook 2 Intel 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD $250 shipped (Reg. $300)
App Store Free App of the Week: Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator ($2 value)
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
HooToo Wireless N Travel Routers 20% off: TripMate Nano $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
Speakers: PreSonus 4.5″ Powered Studio Monitors $163 (Reg. $200), more
LG 34″ UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)

New products & more:

Bricasso scans any image and then 3D prints it using LEGO bricks as ink

Five bizarre kitchen gadgets you need to add to your cooking arsenal

Frigidaire launches its very first iOS/Android connected smart home air conditioner
Yirego’s Drumi powerless washing machine gives urbanites a unique alternative
Quick Review: Eton Scorpion II is a rugged solar electronic survival kit for $50
Molson and Google team up on voice activated fridge that dispenses free beer
Amazon’s Treasure Truck brings daily deals to the streets
Firebox’s new WTF section has a $236K Apple Watch and a full-size Delorean
SanDisk’s behemoth 200GB microSD is now in-stock and ready to ship
Silk by Saffron’s smart LED bulbs adjust your lighting based on the sun
Here’s a life-size model of Claptrap from Borderlands made entirely of LEGO
Stream the series debut of HBO’s Ballers in HD for free
LEGO unveils the highly detailed new Ferrari F40 Creator series set
The Luzi Smart Lamp has Siri-like powers with charging options for Apple Watch

The best Apple Watch headphones and earphones

Jeremy Horwitz Apr 16 2015 - 9:14 am PT

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Up until now, Bluetooth wireless audio was purely optional for Apple’s devices: every iPad, iPhone, and iPod has shipped with a 3.5mm audio port to connect with wired earbuds and headphones. The Apple Watch is different: it’s Apple’s first fully wireless device, with no user-accessible ports to connect accessories, even though it can work as a standalone music player during workouts. The lack of a headphone port is actually a positive, since tethering your wrist to your head with a cable would look silly, and isn’t ergonomically ideal. Thankfully, Bluetooth headphones have come a long way over the past few years, shrinking from gangly and boxy earmuffs into earphones comfortable enough to exercise with.

Since one of the Apple Watch’s major selling points is fitness functionality, this quick guide to the best Apple Watch headphones and earphones focuses mostly on accessories that can work anywhere, rather than options you can’t wear while exercising. But I’ll include some larger options, too, just in case you’re picking a pair for non-athletic use, or to share with your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or Mac…

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